Job Description
Ward Manager (Mental Health) - Full Time, Permanent
Thatcham
£52,000 + Welcome Bonus
I'm looking for a seasoned Ward Manager who can successfully lead a team and effectively run a ward in this acute admission, medium secure setting.
What you will be doing
With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team, provide high-quality care and support to people with Mental Health conditions in this medium secure Mental Health service, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As a Ward Manager, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Other duties include:
1. Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
2. Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
3. Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
4. Utilisin...